Anonymous
Post 03/27/2021 21:16     Subject: 1 yr old dies after being bitten by friendly pit mix
Anonymous wrote:All dogs need a safe, sheltered place to eat. Most have some degree of food reactivity, and the dog likely saw the child as competition for his food. If another dog came and started eating from his bowl, would have attacked other dog. Parents need to keep kids away from dogs when they are eating.


No. Family dogs don't kill children. They just don't.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2021 20:34     Subject: 1 yr old dies after being bitten by friendly pit mix
All dogs need a safe, sheltered place to eat. Most have some degree of food reactivity, and the dog likely saw the child as competition for his food. If another dog came and started eating from his bowl, would have attacked other dog. Parents need to keep kids away from dogs when they are eating.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2021 19:40     Subject: 1 yr old dies after being bitten by friendly pit mix
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The PP that said that there is an under-supply of family friendly dogs is spot on. Most people that end up with these dogs didn’t even want a pit but that’s mostly what’s in the shelters.
In the 70s, there were tons of backyard breeders who would advertise in newspapers. That’s how we got our dogs and they were great. I admit there were problems with in-breeding and such, so that’s not the best system, but with the advances in DNA testing, it would actually probably be okay to go back to that now. But we’ve sort of shamed that out of existence and instead guilt-trip people into supporting the very irresponsible practices of a small segment of pet owners who allow pits to breed without any attention to their temperament, health, etc.


Are you the same pp who wrote in about pet stores in the mall? Why are you trying to support puppy mills? I don't think anyone is against family-friendly well-bred dogs but that isn't how to get one. The people who actually buy those dogs end up with problems-temperamentally and health-wise. I have never seen more ill dogs. I have also never seen such insane hip dysplasia that a puppy was already bunny-hopping at 4mo.

If people want to breed, they need to do the genetic tests, etc, and be responsible. Those mall pet store dogs aren't responsibly bred. You support suffering when you buy them. BYB is irresponsible unless they've got the health testing, etc, to prove they are making responsible matches.

I won't do pits. The two people I know with them have well-behaved dogs that are very isolated from everyone else for safety reasons. One is a vet and the other an EMT and both dogs are rescues. I lived with the vet in school and we couldn't have any men in the apartment at all nd he became hyper-possessive of me. People just need to acknowledge they aren't good dogs for the general population and I think they should be restricted and require permits.


What a weird take away from my post. No, I would never support those pet stores in the mall. And, as I said, there are significant concerns about in-breeding with backyard breeders. (Although DNA testing is so cheap now that maybe it’s getting more realistic for the backyard breeder.). But the fact remains that until the 1980s most Americans got their dogs from backyard breeders. Ours lived to be 13-14 with basically no medical care (because people didn’t do much for dogs back then). I had a great uncle that bred dogs for friends and relatives during the 30s and 40s, with no health problems. I’m not saying we should go back to that, but the idea that the only dogs that are really reproducing are the crappy dogs like pits is just not tenable either.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2021 18:03     Subject: Re:1 yr old dies after being bitten by friendly pit mix
I hope the dog owner serves jail time. This is one different than leaving a gun laying around a child.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2021 17:51     Subject: Re:1 yr old dies after being bitten by friendly pit mix
https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/mom-3-year-old-son-viciously-attacked-by-family-dog/523-a2477ac6-0374-401e-bd33-45cbd67f7e57

Another 3 year old attacked and hospitalized by his family's pet pitbull.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2021 17:50     Subject: Re:1 yr old dies after being bitten by friendly pit mix
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/7-year-old-severely-injured-bridgewater-dog-attack/EGSLNQNCZFGBJGIP3YLNWS2OGQ/

Family pitbull attacks 7 year old girl. She was taken to the hospital with serious injuries
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2021 17:48     Subject: Re:1 yr old dies after being bitten by friendly pit mix
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/rolla-boy-faces-long-road-to-recovery-after-being-attacked-by-dog/?fbclid=IwAR0LxZJYGypOw_aK_bbdt3H-wQy18GSHeQFaeIJpnLqIz1CnDqwfpldDAk4

Pitbull attacks 13 year old. He tore the child's throat so badly that the kid's voice box was exposed. The pitbull was triggered to attack because the kid was walking by it, bringing cupcakes to his neighbor.
Anonymous
Post 03/26/2021 17:10     Subject: 1 yr old dies after being bitten by friendly pit mix
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The PP that said that there is an under-supply of family friendly dogs is spot on. Most people that end up with these dogs didn’t even want a pit but that’s mostly what’s in the shelters.
In the 70s, there were tons of backyard breeders who would advertise in newspapers. That’s how we got our dogs and they were great. I admit there were problems with in-breeding and such, so that’s not the best system, but with the advances in DNA testing, it would actually probably be okay to go back to that now. But we’ve sort of shamed that out of existence and instead guilt-trip people into supporting the very irresponsible practices of a small segment of pet owners who allow pits to breed without any attention to their temperament, health, etc.


Are you the same pp who wrote in about pet stores in the mall? Why are you trying to support puppy mills? I don't think anyone is against family-friendly well-bred dogs but that isn't how to get one. The people who actually buy those dogs end up with problems-temperamentally and health-wise. I have never seen more ill dogs. I have also never seen such insane hip dysplasia that a puppy was already bunny-hopping at 4mo.

If people want to breed, they need to do the genetic tests, etc, and be responsible. Those mall pet store dogs aren't responsibly bred. You support suffering when you buy them. BYB is irresponsible unless they've got the health testing, etc, to prove they are making responsible matches.

I won't do pits. The two people I know with them have well-behaved dogs that are very isolated from everyone else for safety reasons. One is a vet and the other an EMT and both dogs are rescues. I lived with the vet in school and we couldn't have any men in the apartment at all nd he became hyper-possessive of me. People just need to acknowledge they aren't good dogs for the general population and I think they should be restricted and require permits.


DP. Yes, there are lots of people who are against well-bred family dogs. That's why Jeff had to put a notice at the top of this forum.
Anonymous
Post 03/26/2021 13:36     Subject: 1 yr old dies after being bitten by friendly pit mix
Anonymous wrote:The PP that said that there is an under-supply of family friendly dogs is spot on. Most people that end up with these dogs didn’t even want a pit but that’s mostly what’s in the shelters.
In the 70s, there were tons of backyard breeders who would advertise in newspapers. That’s how we got our dogs and they were great. I admit there were problems with in-breeding and such, so that’s not the best system, but with the advances in DNA testing, it would actually probably be okay to go back to that now. But we’ve sort of shamed that out of existence and instead guilt-trip people into supporting the very irresponsible practices of a small segment of pet owners who allow pits to breed without any attention to their temperament, health, etc.


Are you the same pp who wrote in about pet stores in the mall? Why are you trying to support puppy mills? I don't think anyone is against family-friendly well-bred dogs but that isn't how to get one. The people who actually buy those dogs end up with problems-temperamentally and health-wise. I have never seen more ill dogs. I have also never seen such insane hip dysplasia that a puppy was already bunny-hopping at 4mo.

If people want to breed, they need to do the genetic tests, etc, and be responsible. Those mall pet store dogs aren't responsibly bred. You support suffering when you buy them. BYB is irresponsible unless they've got the health testing, etc, to prove they are making responsible matches.

I won't do pits. The two people I know with them have well-behaved dogs that are very isolated from everyone else for safety reasons. One is a vet and the other an EMT and both dogs are rescues. I lived with the vet in school and we couldn't have any men in the apartment at all nd he became hyper-possessive of me. People just need to acknowledge they aren't good dogs for the general population and I think they should be restricted and require permits.
Anonymous
Post 03/26/2021 11:15     Subject: 1 yr old dies after being bitten by friendly pit mix
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:"PITTIE" owners can GTFO. Over it. They should be spayed/neutered out of existence.


I'm seeing more and more in my Arlington neighborhood and they will come running over to try and introduce their dog to mine,,,even with my kids around.

GTF away. A few owners are such idiots they can barely control them.

I worry about my teens walking our dog, especially the 13-year old, due to the increase of them.

They know to cross the street and stay far away---but some of these f*ckers are persistent.

What do you say when people let their dogs approach you? Looking for something forceful but civil to say when people let their dogs run up to my young kids.


People always want to introduce their dog (any breed) to mine (lab) and I am petite and don't feel like getting dragged down if they don't get along, so I just say, "No thanks, he gets snappy with other dogs" and I cross the street if possible. Also hate it when people ask if their kids can touch my dog, so I'd tell the relative truth and say, "He doesn't have much experience with kids." I'm sure he'd be fine as he never ever ever showed an aggressive response to a human - but I would feel awful if something went wrong.
Anonymous
Post 03/26/2021 11:03     Subject: Re:1 yr old dies after being bitten by friendly pit mix
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I WOULD NEVER allow my toddler near a dog that’s eating!! It really doesn’t matter what kind of dog it is. All dogs are very territorial of their food and will lash out at anything or anyone that gets near it. The parents are morons for allowing this to happen. I won’t even allow my cats to get near my large dog when she’s eating because all it takes is one bite to seriously injure them.

Huge difference between one bite and been mauled and killed. Pitbull’s are horrible and dangerous. Should not have a dog that is food reactive regardless of the breed.


Just because you keep repeating yourself does not mean it's true.


Please educate me. How is what I wrote not true? Pitbull’s are more vicious when they attack. There is difference between a startled snap from an old dog in the direction of someone and an attack.
Anonymous
Post 03/26/2021 10:50     Subject: 1 yr old dies after being bitten by friendly pit mix
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:"PITTIE" owners can GTFO. Over it. They should be spayed/neutered out of existence.


I'm seeing more and more in my Arlington neighborhood and they will come running over to try and introduce their dog to mine,,,even with my kids around.

GTF away. A few owners are such idiots they can barely control them.

I worry about my teens walking our dog, especially the 13-year old, due to the increase of them.

They know to cross the street and stay far away---but some of these f*ckers are persistent.

What do you say when people let their dogs approach you? Looking for something forceful but civil to say when people let their dogs run up to my young kids.


Yep, this is a huge problem, people letting their dogs approach you when you clearly don’t want to interact and then getting offended. I have severe allergies so I do a lot of fancy footwork while I’m on walks in terms of giving people and their dogs a wide berth. DH is also a great point person for us, he has no problem telling people to please leash their dog/no thanks we don’t want to interact, whatever. It’s to the point now where I don’t really take a walk and definitely not a hike without him. There have been multiple times where people’s giant dogs have run aggressively towards me/our son and he has had to get in between us and the dog. I swear if I hear “but he’s friendly” one more time...
Anonymous
Post 03/26/2021 10:38     Subject: 1 yr old dies after being bitten by friendly pit mix
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:"PITTIE" owners can GTFO. Over it. They should be spayed/neutered out of existence.


I'm seeing more and more in my Arlington neighborhood and they will come running over to try and introduce their dog to mine,,,even with my kids around.

GTF away. A few owners are such idiots they can barely control them.

I worry about my teens walking our dog, especially the 13-year old, due to the increase of them.

They know to cross the street and stay far away---but some of these f*ckers are persistent.


I blame shelters for not euthanizing pits and adopting them out under the guise of “lab mix”.


This. My neighbor fosters dogs for the Arlington shelter. They're all "Mixed Breed." It is very obvious what a large part of that mix is (pit!) And they're being adopted at quite a clip because families are so desperate for dogs right now. It's not right.
Anonymous
Post 03/26/2021 10:36     Subject: Re:1 yr old dies after being bitten by friendly pit mix
Anonymous wrote:I WOULD NEVER allow my toddler near a dog that’s eating!! It really doesn’t matter what kind of dog it is. All dogs are very territorial of their food and will lash out at anything or anyone that gets near it. The parents are morons for allowing this to happen. I won’t even allow my cats to get near my large dog when she’s eating because all it takes is one bite to seriously injure them.


My point is that cause you should never take the chance no matter how much you think your dog might not lash out while eating! It’s more important to teach your children and to keep your babies and toddlers away from them while they are eating. Especially a large dog that could scar a child’s face for life. I had a few large dogs that ate together for years. And one day one of them bit the crap out of the other one and about took her ear off! It was just a random crazy thing. After that incident it really made me think how unpredictable an Animal can be.
Anonymous
Post 03/26/2021 10:31     Subject: Re:1 yr old dies after being bitten by friendly pit mix
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I WOULD NEVER allow my toddler near a dog that’s eating!! It really doesn’t matter what kind of dog it is. All dogs are very territorial of their food and will lash out at anything or anyone that gets near it. The parents are morons for allowing this to happen. I won’t even allow my cats to get near my large dog when she’s eating because all it takes is one bite to seriously injure them.

Huge difference between one bite and been mauled and killed. Pitbull’s are horrible and dangerous. Should not have a dog that is food reactive regardless of the breed.


Just because you keep repeating yourself does not mean it's true.